Nevada QB Colin Kaepernick doesn't throw much, but he can when needed. The Wolf Pack may need him to against SMU in the Hawaii Bowl on Thursday. That's because 1,000-yard rushers Vai Taua (academics) and Luke Lippincott (injury) will not play, giving SMU a fighting chance.[details]

2005 (Freshman): Spent the season at Texas A&M ... Did not see action.

Personal: Named District Defensive MVP ... Notched 148 tackles as a senior ... A two-year starter and a two-time All-District selection ... A member of the National Honor Society; Personal: Son of Kelly Hernandez and Jeff Kennemer ... One of six children ... Plans to major in business management.